The University of South Alabama’s Autism Interest Group is hosting Autism Grand Rounds on Sept. 20, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the College of Education, Room 3212, at University Commons.As part of this year’s professional conference, Dr. Brenda Beverly, associate professor of speech pathology and audiology, will present “An Update on Speech-Language and Communication Services for Children with ASD: The State of the State (AL) and the USA Campus.”
Dr. Beverly will give an update on state-wide efforts to develop standards of practice for children with ASD, focusing on speech-language and communication development in young children.
Additionally, Dr. Beverly will review recent research activities involving speech-language treatment of children with ASD that are being conducted on campus and in the Mobile region.
This event is open to USA faculty, staff and students. The meetings are designed to provide a forum for discussion of research and service provision within the University community related to autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities.
The conference does not provide CEUs, but a certificate of attendance will be available.
For additional information, contact Amy Mitchell at 415-8643 or abmitchell@southalabama.edu.
